Module 202- using copyrighted works.

What is copyright law?

• Copyright laws protect the rights of authors, they are put in place to control original literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works.

Fair Use Factors

• Purpose of the use of the work, what do you plan to use it for? For example: commercial gain, educational, or personal purposes.
• Nature of the work, is it more factual or creative
• Proportions of the work used
• Will the use of the copyright diminish its commercial value

The teach act

• TEACH- Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization
• designed primarily o address the acts of copyrighted works.

When can you use someone elses work?

• when copyright has expired and the work is considered public domain
• when permission has been granted by original owner
• If the utilization of work fits Fair Use exemption